Live in New Mexico, work in Texas
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $3,569 a year
Living in New Mexico and working in Texas, you'd pay about $3,569 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To TX | To NM | Total | If you worked in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,184 | $1,184 | $1,184 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,359 | $2,359 | $2,359 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $3,569 | $3,569 | $3,569 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $6,019 | $6,019 | $6,019 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $11,158 | $11,158 | $11,158 |
Single filer, all wages earned in Texas, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds New Mexico tax, since nothing is withheld for Texas.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Texas income tax if I live in New Mexico?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both New Mexico and Texas?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in New Mexico), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. Texas doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only New Mexico: about $3,569 on $100,000.
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Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.